Jimmy wrote: Hi Having done some research it appears that because my claim was prior to 6th April 2001 and I was on Incapacity Benefit the linking rules apply and my pension is exempt from the £85 rule. Wondered if anyone has any experience on this.
A lot of transferees have had similar problems, record keeping under IB was appalling.
Gordon
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Fortunately I have kept every piece of correspondence from the DWP from 1991 when I was medically retired. I can prove exactly what benefits I have received and from when. Hope this is sufficient. Jimmy